Baauer is back—and you probably haven’t heard him quite like this before. Despite his inescapable connection to the outrageous “Harlem Shake,” Baauer has time and again proven himself an aesthete of electronic music. And his newest track, “Let Me Love U,” is a testament to his appreciation for the genre’s holistic nature. The single is a departure from the wacky and wonderful world of 2020’s PLANET’S MAD, Baauer’s alien-themed sophomore LP, which garnered his first-ever Grammy nomination. Eschewing the album’s quirky synths and glitched-out bass, “Let Me Love U” functions as Baauer’s first foray into house music. The sun-kissed track, which Baauer said is a byproduct of his desire to produce “undeniabl...
Habstrakt has emerged with an inventive rework of ACRAZE‘s global sensation, “Do It To It.” As you should know by now, ACRAZE is a force to be reckoned with. The Class of 2022 star, who recently signed to the legendary Capitol Records, is the producer of the year’s biggest crossover dance record. Following a select series of remixes from a bevy of elite dance music artists—Tiësto, Andrew Rayel, Subtronics and Sub Focus—ACRAZE has now enlisted one of the world’s most revered bass house producers to cap off the “Do it To It” saga. Once Habstrakt’s version was rinsed at countless festivals and clubs, ACRAZE decided to install it as his breakthrough hit’s final—and perhaps most emphatic—official remix. EDM.com is exclusively premiering ...
Burgeoning queer dance music duo DAGR have released Fade on Back, an electrifying, seven-track tonal experience from start to finish. Consisting of Ceci G and Veronika Jane Wyman, DAGR were born a day apart and raised in rural Texas. But they never crossed paths until arriving in Los Angeles and producing and touring for King Princess, UPSAHL, Girlpool, Uffie, Charli XCX, Brooke Candy and more. Fade on Back begins with its titular track, which is chock-full of pummeling bass and wonky synths, delivering an industrial sound that shows DAGR mean business. The EP skates into “Cafe Racer,” which features Rebecca Black and LVL1, and “Everytime That You Go.” The former is a pulverizing, house-inspired record with sultry rave vibes, while the latter lathers ...
Oliver Heldens and Piero Pirupa have teamed up to deliver an enthralling house track sampling Pink Floyd’s iconic “Another Brick In The Wall.” Following massive support and critical acclaim of Pirupa’s early 2022 club hit, “We Don’t Need” is back in full force with a whole new sound thanks to Heldens. Out now via Spinnin’ Records, the new edit sees the Dutch dance music superstar take the classic yet haunting lines of Pink Floyd’s timeless 1979 hit into a house anthem. Heldens draws the track into even deeper club territory, whipping out punchy kicks and dynamic percussion to pair with moody synths and long, winding crescendos. The uptempo rendition makes it impossible to not dance along while the song’s deep, psychedelic sound design takes on a trance-like backing rhythm...
Grammy-nominated electronic music artist ZHU has released a surprise seven-track mixtape, Musical Chairs (Vol. 1). Out now via Astralwerks and in the wake of a headlining Lollapalooza performance, Musical Chairs marks ZHU’s first release since December 2021, when he dropped DREAMLAND (DELUXE). The mixtape features seven brand new tracks that offer up an atmospheric range of moods, styles and tempos all wrapped up in classic ZHU fashion. He’s joined by chart-topping U.K. artist Elderbrook on the buoyant “Unbothered.” The mixtape also includes the poignant, cinematic “I Wonder,” which finds ZHU contemplating what became of someone from his past. The track had emerged as one the most anticipated songs premiered by ZHU during his EDC Las Vegas sho...
Grammy-nominated electronic music artist ZHU has released a surprise seven-track mixtape, Musical Chairs (Vol. 1). Out now via Astralwerks and in the wake of a headlining Lollapalooza performance, Musical Chairs marks ZHU’s first release since December 2021, when he dropped DREAMLAND (DELUXE). The mixtape features seven brand new tracks that offer up an atmospheric range of moods, styles and tempos all wrapped up in classic ZHU fashion. He’s joined by chart-topping U.K. artist Elderbrook on the buoyant “Unbothered.” The mixtape also includes the poignant, cinematic “I Wonder,” which finds ZHU contemplating what became of someone from his past. The track had emerged as one the most anticipated songs premiered by ZHU during his EDC Las Vegas sho...
Fred again.. called an audible on the release of his upcoming album Actual Life 3—and turned on the lights. A week ago, Fred again.. announced that his upcoming full-length would be taking a backseat to instead spotlight one of the project’s hotly anticipated singles, a collaboration with Swedish House Mafia and Future. The ascendant producer’s savvy switch just paid off. With “Turn On The Lights again..” Fred again.. and Swedish House Mafia gin up a multi-genre infused hit that’s sure to land at the warehouse rave and the club alike. The artists tap into an energizing house groove and top it off with a vocal-based lead that echos ghost-like throughout the sonic spectrum. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Swirling in reverb and ...
With each new single, Hardwell pours gasoline on the hype surrounding REBELS NEVER DIE. After today’s release of “LASER,” he has now unveiled 11 singles from the long-awaited comeback album. Thunderous subs and frenetic ray-guns steamroll through the drops of the new track, but it’s the arrangement’s break wherein the nuances of Hardwell’s sound really shine due to his move to ingeniously sample a vintage recording. We managed to track down the origin of the sample, which interpolates a 1967 broadcast by legendary anchorman Walter Cronkite. Narrating an episode of the CBS documentary series “21st Century,” Cronkite explored the possibilities of the laser eight years after the technology’s first patent ...
In a dream collaboration of sorts, Gryffin has joined forces with EDM.com Class of 2021 star Blanke for a new single, “Colors.” “Colors” is a cathartic love song that finds Gryffin returning to his roots as he gears up for the release of his hotly anticipated sophomore album, Alive. The aching track is reminiscent of the signature, guitar-driven sound on which he glided to the upper echelon of dance music around 2016. The single features a poignant topline from surging singer-songwriter Eyelar, whose visceral lyrics channel colorful motifs to explore the sublime feeling of finally finding the right person: “Cellophane sunsets, summer rain, blood red, color me / You make me feel your inspiration.” Take a listen to “Colors” below. Scroll to Con...
Martin Garrix‘s breakneck year continues with “Something,” an electrifying collab with Breathe Carolina. It seems the Dutch EDM superstar simply doesn’t have an “off” button. He has released a dizzying amount of new music in 2022, including his debut club album, Sentio. Out now by way of Garrix’s own STMPD RCRDS imprint, “Something” growls with the barbarity of a modern STMPD electro house banger. Fun fact: his own voice can be heard on the pre-drop lyric, “And it goes something like.” Garrix recently dropped the record during his high-flying DJ sets at Tomorrowland’s first two weekends of 2022, and to say it went off would be a gross understatement: “Something” continues the rollout of an upcoming joi...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Beyoncé – Energy John Summit & Guz – What A Life (feat. Stevie Appleton) Calvin Harris – New To You (with Normani, Tinashe & Offset) Jacknife – HIGHER Festival Hits 2022 Nostalgix – Heat Rush Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Knock2 – dashstar* – VIP Tiësto – Baila Conmigo Electronic Avenue Illenium & Teddy Swims – All That Really Matters Segan – In Your Arms Maazel, Darby & ...
RÜFÜS DU SOL have announced the forthcoming release of Surrender Remixes, unveiling today the album’s first track, a hypnotic rework of the fan-favorite “On My Knees.” They’ve enlisted a heavyweight assembly of world-class production talent, friends and peers from across the electronic spectrum of the underground to reimagine their landmark fourth studio album, Surrender. The project features cuts from Carlita, Solomun, Adana Twins, Cassian, Vintage Culture and Dom Dolla, among others. Tale of Us’ Anyma will notably step up to remix RÜFÜS DU SOL’s single “Alive,” which won the band their first Grammy last year. The first drop from the 14-track record comes from Swiss production tandem and CircoLoco residents Adriatique. The duo have reworked “On My Knees...